Stephen Biddix

Burlington

Reporter at WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT)

Reporter at WNNE-TV (White River Junction, VT)

Reporter at NBC Chicago

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VT lawmakers work to limit local law enforcement's ability to partner with I.C.E

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

Vermont lawmakers are working on legislation to tighten restrictions on local law enforcement agencies collaborating with federal authorities, particularly concerning immigration enforcement. The Vermont Senate has already approved the bill, and it currently faces no objections from Gov. Phil Scott's administration.
Gov. Phil Scott responds to cancelling agreement with I.C.E

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

THANKS JACKSON. GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT GAVE HIS THOUGHTS ON THE SITUATION AND VERMONT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH IMMIGRATION SERVICES TODAY. NBC5'S STEPHEN BIDDIX IS STANDING BY IN THE NEWSROOM. STEPHEN WHAT DID SCOTT HAVE TO SAY? WE KNOW THE STATE ALLOWS FOR IMMIGRATION DETAINEES TO BE HELD AT 6 DIFFERENT STATE OPERATED PRISONS AS A PART OF THIS DEAL...AND THE FEDS PAY A PER NIGHT RATE WHEN THEY USE THEM.
Vermont House gives final approval to education reform bill

1 week ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

The Vermont House of Representatives has passed an education reform bill on Friday after multiple delays on Thursday. The House had previously given preliminary approval to the bill on Thursday, but formally voted Friday for approval by 87-55. The bill, formally known as H.454, seeks to pivot Vermont to a model where the state decides how much money school districts get and would eventually redraw district boundaries.
House gives preliminary approval to Education reform bill, but changes are expected

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

THANKS FOR JOINING US AT 6 I'M BRIAN COLLERAN. AND I'M LAUREN GRANADA. WITHIN THE PAST HOUR IN MONTPELIER HOUSE LAWMAKERS GAVE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THEIR EDUCATION REFORM BILL. IT WOULD change the state's funding model and REDRAW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. NBC 5 STEPHEN BIDDIX HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON.. STEPHEN...THIS VOTE DIDN'T COME EASY.
Outdoor tourism brings in $4 Billion to Vermont on a yearly basis

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

need to keep our families here." IT'S UNCLEAR IF ANY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE BILL THIS YEAR. EVERY YEAR VERMONT'S OUTDOOR TOURISM INDUSTRY BRINGS IN BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE VERMONT ECONOMY AND MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO THE STATE. WE LEARNED TODAY THAT 15-point-8 MILLION PEOPLE VISITED VERMONT THIS PAST YEAR FOR OUTDOOR TOURISM BRINGING IN 4 BILLION DOLLARS. BUT WITH DECISIONS MADE IN WASHINGTON... IT'S CREATING A TRICKY DYNAMIC WITH CANADIANS.
Advocates push for fertility insurance law in Vermont

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

VERMONT IS THE LAST STATE IN THE NORTHEAST THAT DOES NOT HAVE SOME KIND OF FERTILITY INSURANCE LAW... SOMETHING A GROUP AT THE STATEHOUSE TODAY IS LOOKING TO CHANGE HOSTING THE FIRST EVER FERTILITY ADVOCACY DAY AT THE STATEHOUSE. THEIR ASKING FOR LAWMAKERS TO CONSIDER A BILL THAT WOULD REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND VERMONT MEDICAID TO PROVIDE FOR FERTILITY RELATED SERVICES.
Vermont businesses raise red flags over President Trump's China tariffs

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

In Montpelier Thursday morning, Vermont lawmakers listened to testimony from businesses, the Scott Administration, and others about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, which were set to take effect Wednesday. While some tariffs were delayed Wednesday afternoon for 90 days, the ones targeting China remain in force, creating significant challenges for businesses across the state, including those in Burlington and on Church Street.
Vermont Democrats finalizing details on education reform plan ahead of vote

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

The Vermont House is wrapping up work on their education reform plan, with most details finalized ahead of a full House vote later this week. The proposed legislation includes a foundation formula for education funding, a study to consider redrawing district lines, and updates to Vermont’s property tax structure. However, Republicans are critical of the timeline to address district boundaries, which will not be redrawn this session in the bill’s current form.
Ripton Elementary School to close; students moving to Salisbury

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

The town of Ripton will no longer have a school to house students starting this fall, following a unanimous school board vote. The decision stems from enrollment issues across multiple grades, with the Ripton Elementary School unable to sustain classes due to declining numbers. Superintendent Wendy Baker of the Addison Central School District shared that around 20 Ripton students will now attend Salisbury Community School, located about 15 minutes away.
BTV dispensary will pay for your fine if ticketed for public cannabis consumption

2 weeks ago | mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix

. SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WILL BE RELEASED FOLLOWING APPROVAL. A BURLINGTON DISPENSARY WILL PAY YOURá TICKET IF YOU RECEIVE A FINE FOR SMOKING POT IN PUBLIC... SINCE IT'S TECHNICALLY ILLEGAL TO CONSUME OUT IN THE OPEN. THE BERN GALLERY OFF MAIN STREET THINKS THE POLICY IS OUTDATED AND SAYS THIS WILL BE STANDING OFFER UNTIL THE LAW CHANGES. NBC5 STEPHEN BIDDIX HAS MORE.

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